Boys and Girls Week Observed Worldwide Promoted by Rotary origins
The piece notes Boys and Girls Week originated by the Rotary Club of New York in 1920 and observed globally from late April to early May. It cites proclamations by Twin Cities mayors Benoit and Golson urging youth service, character building, and civic responsibility.
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Rotary Club
New York City
Rotary
United States
Canada
Rotary International
Twin Cities
H. H
Boys and Girls Week Observed in Monroe and West Monroe
Mayors Harvey H. Benoit and D. C. Golson proclaim April 26 through May 3 as Boys and Girls Week in Monroe and West Monroe Louisiana. The notice urges citizens to join observances and coordinate with FE. R. Dawson for publicity. The piece traces the week’s Rotary origins from 1920 and outlines its youth service goals and year round character building programs.
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Monroe
Andd H. Benoit
Louisiana
West Monroe
Chereby
Harvey H. Benoit
D. C. Golson
Guest Pastor Rev Troy Wheeler to Lead Youth Week
Rev. Troy Wheeler of First Baptist Church Natchitoches becomes guest speaker for Youth Week at First Baptist Monroe. Services run April 20 to 23 with a youth choir directed by W T Squires. Church officers include Cecil Garner and Marie Smith among others. The article notes the Red Cross blood donations during the war totaling 13 326 242 units.
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Troy Wheeler
First Baptist Church
Natchitoches
Monroe
Wheeler
W. T. Squires
Cecil Garner
Miss Marie Smith
Harper Young, Jr
Joe Huckabay
Doris Roe
Brotherhood
Walter Mangham
American Red Cross
Youth Civic Education Week Outlines Activities
A 1947 plan lists church, school, and family events to foster patriotism and citizenship. It details days for spiritual training on April 27, education emphasis on April 28, home duties on April 29, club day activities, and a May 3 recreation day with athletic and social events for youths.
Monroe Youth Is Now Made Major Kepner Richardson
Kepner B. Richardson, 25, of Monroe and son of Mr and Mrs George Richardson, writes from Yugoslavia that he has been advanced to major. He has served five years in the armed forces, most of it overseas with the U S army.
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Kepner B. Richardson
George Richardson
Monroe
Yugoslavia
U. S. Army
Free Trial Offer for PALMO Tablets for Night Urination
An advertisement promises a free test of 20 PALMO Tablets to relieve waking at night due to bladder irritation. It guarantees no charge if not satisfied and asks readers to mail name and address to H. D. Powers Co. in Battle Creek Michigan for postpaid delivery.
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H. D. Powers CO
Battle Creek
Michigan
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